Product Description

Not just a body fat scale, but a body composition scale. This body fat scale not only measures body fat and body water (to the precise 0.1%) but also measures muscle mass and bone mineral for more body composition readings. The platform is high tempered glass, with brushed stainless steel accents for a great, contemporary look. The readout is a large 1.6" in total height and the digits read 1.3" high. Plus, the capacity is ultra high - 440 lbs, yet reads in precise 0.2 lb increments. A built in carrying handle allows the scale to be moved easily. In addition, this scale be a simple weight only scale - just step on the scale to weigh. All this from Taylor Precision Products, the market leader in the bath scale market. 2 long life Lithium batteries supplied.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1107 in Health and Beauty
• Brand: Taylor
• Model: 5599
• Released on: 2008-11-15
• Dimensions: 14.56" h x 2.50" w x 14.83" l, 8.95 pounds

Features

• Uses BIA method to measure body fat and body water
• Measures muscle mass and bone mineral mass
• Contemporary glass platform with 1.6" LCD readout
• Weighs to 440 pounds - 200kgs.
• Athlete and separate scale only modes

Customer Reviews

7th Review, 7th 5 star rating!! Great Scale
There may only be seven reviews for this scale, but there's a reason that all seven of us have rated this product with 5 stars; it is a marvelous machine. You get 5 numbers: weight, body fat, muscle mass, water percentage and bone mineral mass. There is an athletic setting and a regular setting. When I checked body fat (the most examined number) in both athletic and regular mode, the range of fat seemed consistent with a range for my height, weight and build. Obviously, each user will choose the setting that seems most accurate to them (athletic or normal).

The only issue that I have with the scale is in the length of time that information is displayed. Weight is flashed three times and then is solid for about 5 seconds before the scale turns itself off. As well, the body percentages cycle three times before they turn off. I would prefer for the numbers to show as long as you are on the scale. I think that the manufacturers designed it that way to preserve battery life.

Nevertheless, if you do repeated tests within the same time span, you get consistent results (no variations). So, the consistency alone is the main reason for getting this scale. I highly recommend this product. Even if you just use it for the scale it's worth it.

Great for BMI readings for muscley individuals and as a regular scale too!
I've had this scale for a couple of months and love using it to calculate my true BMI. I've also read that the method it uses for calculating is highly accurate (second to a $400 procedure involving an MRI type machine). Because I've lifted weights for many years of my life, I understand I'm going to be heavier due to the dense muscle, and the BMI output provides me with an accurate reading over the typical BMI calculation which simply uses height and weight. I've watched my BMI and weight go down in concert with one another and it is truly encouraging!

I also have a Wii Fit and it uses the simple calculation to figure out my BMI. This would be truly disconcerting if I trusted the Wii Fit's figure because I understand that muscle weighs a lot more than fat. The Wii Fit shows my BMI at over 29% and says "that's overweight" plumping my poor Mii into a larger body frame, all while she twists about looking at her larger proportions. I only shake my head because I know my REAL scale shows it at less than 23%.

You can also save the settings for up to four people so useful for a family, although the manual states it is not accurate for individuals under 10 years old.

If you want your true BMI reading and a great looking scale, this is the one for you!

Works for me
I've been using this scale (Taylor 5599) for about 4 months and, so far, had no problems. I bought it new and the readings for weight and body fat seem to be about right. I would buy it again with no hesitation from my experience over the last few months. The scale was set up for myself and another user with ease. The manual is adequate but a little more information would be nice especially on the bone mass readings and their accuracy/usefulness particularly in (us) seniors. Cj